Electric lighting devices
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1. An electric lighting device, comprising:
- a candle body;
a flame-shaped piece coupled to the candle body such that the flame-shaped piece can move in at least two dimensions;
a light source disposed within the candle body such that light is emitted on the flame-shaped piece;
an agitator configured to cause movement of the flame-shaped piece with respect to the candle body;
wherein the flame-shaped piece comprises a portion having a hollow interior, and wherein a portion of a support member is configured to extend upwardly within the hollow interior of the portion, such that the flame-shaped piece is suspended by the support member and moves about the support member when a force is applied by the agitator; and
wherein the weight of the flame-shaped piece is distributed such that a center of mass of the flame-shaped piece is located below a point where a tip of the support member interacts with the interior of the flame-shaped piece.
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Abstract
Various components for artificial candles and other lighting devices are described that can be used to create a realistic flame effect in the devices. The devices include a flame piece or element that extends upwardly from a body of the device. A light source can be disposed with respect to the flame piece such that the flame piece is illuminated. A variety of drive mechanisms could be disposed within the body of the device that can cause movement of the flame piece with respect to the body or housing. The flame piece can be coupled to a body or housing of the device using various components to suspend at least a portion of the flame piece within the body or housing.
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1. An electric lighting device, comprising:
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a candle body; a flame-shaped piece coupled to the candle body such that the flame-shaped piece can move in at least two dimensions; a light source disposed within the candle body such that light is emitted on the flame-shaped piece; an agitator configured to cause movement of the flame-shaped piece with respect to the candle body; wherein the flame-shaped piece comprises a portion having a hollow interior, and wherein a portion of a support member is configured to extend upwardly within the hollow interior of the portion, such that the flame-shaped piece is suspended by the support member and moves about the support member when a force is applied by the agitator; and wherein the weight of the flame-shaped piece is distributed such that a center of mass of the flame-shaped piece is located below a point where a tip of the support member interacts with the interior of the flame-shaped piece. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 11)
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4. An electric lighting device, comprising:
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a candle body; a flame-shaped piece coupled to the candle body such that the flame-shaped piece can move in at least two dimensions; a light source disposed within the candle body such that light is emitted on the flame-shaped piece; an agitator configured to cause movement of the flame-shaped piece with respect to the candle body; and wherein the flame-shaped piece comprise a flame-shaped top portion and a bottom piece having a hollow interior portion, and wherein the device further comprises a support member configured to extend upwardly into the hollow interior portion, thereby suspending at least a portion of the flame-shaped piece within the candle body, such that the flame-shaped piece is allowed to pivot about the support member. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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